HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-20 Council on Aging MinutesRegular {Meeting - October 20, 1975
The regular meeting cf the Council on Aging was held on Monday,
October 20, 1975 at the Recreational_ Building of the Housing for the
Elderly, Reading, Mass.
"he meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mrs. Virginia
Hodson, at 7=30 P.-N. in addition to the Chairman, Mrs, Hodson, those
in attendance were yrs. Jeanne rube`, 1°r. James :pumas, The Rev.
Frederick Emrich, Dr. Vincent Guerra, Mrs. Betty Louanis, Mrs, Verna
Lantz, Mrs. Edith Sias, and Mr. Charles Stratton. The secretary, Tars,
FIhelma Somers, was also present.
Can motion duly made and seconded it was unani.mouslys
VOTEDt To accept the secretary's report of the previous
meeting, Copies of which had been mailed to all
Council members;
On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously;
OTEt To accept the treasurer's report stating;
Balance July 1, 1975 :20,172.00
Expenses to date 4 24.44
151923-56
Mrs. Hodson reported on the forthcoming Flu Shot Program scheduled
for Wednesday, October 29 at the Council office, The shots will be avail-
able to those 55 years and older on a firstM-come first-serve basis be-
tween the hours of 10 and 12 Noon on that date. Beading physicians and
the Visiting Nurse Association will administer the shots, agars, l,ants
volunteered her assistance on that day.
Somers reported a lack of response in the health clinics which
are scheduled twice a month at the Housing for the Elderly and the Council
office .respectively. If the response doesn't increase after proper notifi-
cation in the Chronicle and through the organizations, it was suggested the
health clinic be reduced to once a month.
The Annual Thinner was discussed, and .rs. Louanis, who has previously
acted as Chairman of the event, volunteered to do so again. At this time
some of the preliminary arrangements have been researched as to location
and possible menu, and
On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously-,
T2O2___; To hold the Annual :Ginner on Nov. 20, at St.
Athanasius lull; to offer a dinner to 275, in-
cluding "'uests and to accept the chicken Die
dinner a $4010 offered: by Shaw Catering of Lynn
to send le Vters of invitation to Pir. Berson,
Father Collins, Mr. Smith, who will reDresent the
patrons, Mr. Cummings, the Selectman, and Mr. Eric
Swenson of Eric's Greenhouse; also Mrs. Nelson and
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beaton,
Council members agreed to pay for their own dinners thereby making
provision for more free dinners.
The patrons for Older dults graciously accepted the expense of print-
ing identification Cards for the use of our Senior Citizens in obtaining
discounts. All 65 years of age and older will be eligible to receive a card.
Mr.. ZLmrich and Krs. Lantz volunteered to compose a letter of authorization
to be sent to the merchants of heading for the discount appeal. fArs. Mae
~Nlax-gell and Mrs. Elizabeth Watters have volunteered to serve as personal
solicitors in this endeavor. Mrs. Louanis volunteered to distribute iden-
tification cards through the Golden Age Club.
Mrs. Sias of the Visitation Committee reported that on Oct. 29, a group
would be working on favors to be distributed Dec. 2, to the lonely and elderly.
She would like as many volunteers as possible to help with this pro ect.
Mrs, Cox, our photography teacher, was present at the meeting and spoke
of her desire to do photographic publicity for the Council.
On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously:
VGTE ; To support Mrs. Cox in her pursuit.
The "-Planning Board of Reading have submitted to us a proposal for trans-
portation service in Reading, and .`r. t`rm, a member of their committee, has
asked to speak at our next meeting on this proposal...
On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously:
VOTED: To invite Mr. Sturm to speak at our lJovember meeting
from 700 to 8:00 F.M.
Dir. ablone, our Ian dxiver, was also present at this meeting and com-
plained of shopping; for individuals and of disturbance by substitute dxivers
during his recent illness.
On motion duly made and, seconded it was unanimously-.
OTIE : To advertise for a temporary driver as a permanent
substitute; also shopping for individuals would not
be a hart of the duties of the driver.
In case of accident of a passenger it was concluded by the Council that
the individual, should be taken to an emergency ward.
On ?notion duly made and seconded. it was unanimously:
,rim To table for the next meeting concern for the
individual who might need personal shopping; service.
There being, no further business to come before the meeting, the Chairman
adijourned the meeting at 9:50 F.i}.
Respectfully submitted.,
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Thelma J. ems, ecretaary